fluticasone 17beta-carboxylic acid is a metabolite of fluticasone propionate. Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid derived from fluticasone used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It is also used to treat eosinophilic esophagitis. (Wikipedia)

This compound belongs to the class of chemical entities known as androgens and derivatives. These are 3-hydroxylated C19 steroid hormones. They are known to favor the development of masculine characteristics. They also show profound effects on scalp and body hair in humans.